Tikka T3. Poor groups and shifting zero issues. Notice front scope base on left picture. Base was not square. On the right, different screws, Torx head, larger head, will help hold the base centered above the screw holes, which hold the base square and prevents it from shifting.

A Shimmed base. For the most part, bases are shimmed as a cheap way to make up for inferior scope base alignment. These fiber shims worked just fine the first time the rifle was taken out we're sure. The rifle came to us with the complaint of the rifle never hit the same zero. We call that Zero Shift. Good quality mounting systems, properly matched to the required application is what makes for a dependable hunting rifle.

Shimming scope bases should be a last resort, not a first resort to fixing the problem.

While some applications may give us no choice as to using shims, you won't find cardboard shims coming out of our shop. Steel or stainless steel shims are what we use.

Before & After

This is pretty typical of what we get in for rifles with a shifting zero.

On the left you can see how far out the original ring alignment is. That scope is under fierce torque. Couple that torque with the shaking an vibration of repeated shooting, it is just a matter of time befor something fails.

On the right, scope rings aligned.

Savage BVSS 22-250

Scope: Leupold Long Range Varminter 4.5-14 X 50mm

Base: EGW Tactical Picatinny Rail

Rings: TPS 30mm aluminum tactical

And, it shoots under a dime at 200 yards

On left:

Ruger M77 Varmint 22-250

Do you have a quality Leupold scope?

Are you shooting farther than you did before?

Are you considering getting a new scope with one of the bullet drop compensators?

Most of the major scope manufacturers make them.

Not sure if you want to lay out that much $ for a new scope?

Not sure how one type of reticle will work for your favorite load?

Consider upgrading your current Leupold scope with a custom elevation turrent. These are calibrated to your specific load and hunting condition. For a fraction of the cost of a new scope.

We at Hillbilly Arms are not affiliated with Leupold, Korth or Leupold Canada. But we have dealt with them and find their work timely, capable, professional and dependable. Check out Korth Group right here in sunny southern Alberta. Check out the Custom Shop on their website.

You can deal with them directly, or we can take your scope off, send it in for you, set it up and sight it in for you.

The Ruger on the left was slated to get a new barrel and scope put on it. It wasn't shooting all that good. The scope was checked out by the professionals at Korth Group, the Leupold Canada Dealer, then had a custom BDC Dial installed calibrated for his specific load, then the rifle received our Set Up Package. Now this Ruger is shooting less than 1/4 moa for fraction of the cost of a new barrel and new scope.

Fiberglass re-inforcing stocks is done to add strength. We router in steel re-inforcements to further strengthen your stock.

Ever had that front swivel screw pull through on you? Had your rifle crash down on the rocks. Even the best scope and the best scope warranty won't stand up to a 8 pound rifle falling on the scope on the frozen rocks. They always land on the scope, just like falling toast always lands jam down. It's a Murphy Law thing.

Designed for the prone hunter. Ideal for shooting off sand bags and bipods. Engineered for 50% recoil reduction. Slim profile. Muzzle blast does not blow down disrupting snow and ground debris. Prevents debris from blowing back on the shooter and optics.

Controls muzzle jump so sight picture is maintained. Great to see the effects of the shot.

Good for varmint and large caliber rifles. Stainless Steel and Blued available.